farm sitters

Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 12:18

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Jocelyn

Hi all
We have a small property just outside of Pine Creek NT, 2 hours from Darwin and 1 hour from Katherine. Our family has planned a trip south for Christmas (first time in 10yrs) and our planned farm sitter has let us down.

We are planning to leave on the 1st of Dec and return approx 20th Jan.
If anyone is interested in a Xmas in the Top End please contact me.

Pine Creek is a great little community and is very welcoming to all visitors.

Anyone interested will need 4wd as access to our place can be a little tricky once the monsoon rains set in.

Our email address is isaacmob@aussiebroadband.com.au

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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 12:37

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 12:37

What tasks would be required for the lucky farm sitter???

Cheers Kev

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Reply By: Jocelyn - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 13:20

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 13:20

Cont: Pine Creek property

The jobs during the stay are all basic stuff...feed chooks daily...feed dogs....let goats out mornings and lock them up nights ( there are only five). Lawn mowing and weeding around fruit trees......

We have solar power so sitter will need to be shown how to start back up genset and how to start pump on creek for water.

Should mention we dont have aircon but living quarters are cool and spring fed creek is 100 mtrs away for refreshing dip.

Pine Creek township is 15mins away with post office, service station, 3 pubs, supermarket, cafe etc

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Reply By: Member - mazcan - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 14:24

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 14:24

hi
what's the temperature for that period of time up there?
pretty hot and steamy i imagine

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Follow Up By: Member - mazcan - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 15:09

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 15:09

hi
i"M new on here
it's ok looked up the answer to above Q on EO 33 deg c and 7 to 11 inches of rain dec /jan what the chances of the the creek 100mtrs from the house that you take a dip in becoming a raging torrent/river

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Follow Up By: Fred G NSW - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 18:33

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 18:33

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btw we ain't deaf mate :-))

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Follow Up By: Jocelyn - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 18:59

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 18:59

yes the climate is pretty warm during those months but it truly is the best time to be up here. The wet season storms are magical and the top end when it's green is a sight to behold. The Creek....well it definately doesnt turn into a raging torrent and I forgot to mention...there are no crocs..the creek is spring fed not river related.

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Reply By: Karen & Geoff - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 15:50

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 15:50

Hi Jocelyn. Geeeze if we were a bit more organised we could have done it. We are just waiting to sell our house and have a 30 foot long van sitting in the drive way ready to go and do exactly what you are wanting someone to do. Hubby is off a million acre station in the Kimberly's, so he knows what he is doing if you have acre's.......
We plan to do farm sitting when we finally do get away.
But as the house is not sold yet, we will have to say no this time.
Hope you find someone soon and you cans till have your holiday.
Karen

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Follow Up By: Jocelyn - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 18:56

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 18:56

thanks for your reply Karen. such a shame the timing wasn't right.....

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Reply By: Fred G NSW - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 18:38

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 18:38

Geez Jocelyn, you've given plenty on here itchy feet with that offer LOL.

Hope you find the right people to do what you want. Sounds like a lovely property to look after for you.

Any other time we'd have jumped at the chance.

Fred. (ex Darwegian)

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Follow Up By: Jocelyn - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 19:01

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 19:01

thanks Fred!! I hope we get someone too!!

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Reply By: RobertHL (SEQ) - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 20:36

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 20:36

Hi Jocelyn,you have email.

Cheers Bob.

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Follow Up By: Jocelyn - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 21:07

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 21:07

Hi Bob,
not sure if you are asking for my email or saying you've sent me one??
I didnt receive anything from you so I'll give you my email address.
isaacmob@aussiebroadband.com.au

Thanks Jocelyn

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Follow Up By: RobertHL (SEQ) - Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 21:43

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009 at 21:43

Hi Jocelyn,I have been trying to send you an email (several) they just coming back.I don't know what is wrong i have copied your address properly the second time to no avail.Could ring 0732874461

Regards Bob.

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